In today's chat, Rachelle Kroon from Sphere Home Loans joins Glen to answer all your questions touching on:

👉🏾 benefit of using a broker vs direct to bank

👉🏿 will a mortgage broker help someone get a loan under $250k?

👉🏻 how much does having a child impact borrowing capacity?

👉 borrowing capacity upon returning from mat leave 

👉🏼 using equity to buy a new PPOR

👉🏽 what after-settlement service can you expect from brokers?

👉🏾 renovation loans

👉🏿 financial hardship assistance & impact on refinancing

👉🏻 how does applying for lending impact your credit score?

👉 do mortgage brokers get kickbacks from developers?

👉🏼 building a granny flat on your property

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In today's Q&A Glen and John talk about:

👉🏻 are flights to check on your investment property tax deductible?

👉 financial implications for turning your home into an investment

👉🏼 do you need to pay tax on financial gifts from overseas?

👉🏽 investment platforms & brokerage fees

👉🏾 the VAP and VSO ETFs

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Tayla is 27 and wants to know what it will take to purchase her first home on the NSW Central Coast. In this live clarity call, John Pidgeon from this is property and mortgage broker Genevieve Fordham from Sphere Home Loans help Tayla crunch the numbers to figure out what she can afford to buy as either a first home or investment property.

Want clarity on your property situation? Book a clarity call with John here

Check out John's book, Sort Your Property Out & Build Your Future at sortyourpropertyout.com

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Improving your money doesn't have to be complicated! In this episode Glen and Lucy Dean, wealth reporter at the Australian Financial Review, share a ton of easy money tips and hacks from the experts to help you save money, spend smarter and build wealth.

Prefer reading? Check out Lucy's article here (you'll need an AFR subscription): https://bit.ly/40rf5k4

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In this episode of "what would Glen do", Megan asks for a review of her finances to know if she's on the right track and some advice on her next career move to increase her salary.

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In today's Q&A Glen and John discuss:

👉🏾 should you market your home to a specific demographic?

👉🏿 tips for vetting a listing agent to sell your home

👉🏻 giving financial advice to friends and family

👉 is there anything wrong with my lazy financial plan?

👉🏼 investing extra mortgage repayments instead of putting it in offset

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In today's episode Glen chats with Luke Berry from property development company Third.i about how homebuyers can get into the market sooner using a platform called NestDeposit. NestDeposit is a platform which allows buyers to secure an off the plan property with an initial $10k upfront, while paying the rest of the deposit off in instalments. They also dive into Third.i's Crow’s Nest project in Sydney and answer your questions around buying off the plan.

Register here for the event at Crows Nest, NSW on Thurs 31 October to hear more about NestDeposit

Third.i website: https://thirdigroup.com.au

NestDeposit website: https://nestdeposit.com.au

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In this episode, Glen chats with Gina Snodgrass and Kat Halliday from Baptist World Aid about the 2024 Ethical Fashion Report. They dive into the rise of ultra-fast fashion, which brands are making progress, and why it's crucial to buy less, buy better, and expect more from your favourite companies. Check out the full Ethical Fashion Report below. They touch on:

👉🏾 what ultra-fast fashion means for consumers

👉🏿 how shopping ethically doesn’t have to cost more

👉🏻 which big brands are actually ethical?

👉 insights from the 2024 Ethical Fashion Report

👉🏼 simple ways to extend the life of your clothes

👉🏽 the power of consumer choices in driving brand changes

👉 ways that you can contribute to a more ethical world

To view the Ethical Fashion Guide & Report head to: https://bwaa.co/mmm-fashion

Donate towards ending worker exploitation: https://bwaa.co/mmm-give

Speak out to your favourite brands: https://bwaa.co/mmm-speak-out

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In today's Q&A, Glen and financial adviser James Millard from Sufficient Funds dive into the complexities of inheriting an uninhabitable property and making tough decisions about whether to renovate or sell. They also discuss the emotional weight of inheritance, how to avoid decision paralysis, and practical steps for financial planning. Plus, they discuss a question that caused a stir in the money money money Facebook group: How do you set up a fair mortgage split when one partner earns significantly more?

📘 'The Quick Start-Guide to Investing' by Glen James & Nick Bradley is available here: https://amzn.to/3QNNrbv

📘 Insufficient Funds by James Millard: https://amzn.to/47ZVIQW

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In today's episode Glen sits down with Nick Bracks—author, podcaster, and mental health advocate. They explore Nick's journey from growing up in the political spotlight to overcoming substance abuse, his money story and achieving success. It’s not just about money; it’s about life, mental health, and resilience. Nick's story touches on:

👉🏾 growing up as the son of a political figure

👉🏿 aspiring to be an athlete and battling substance abuse

👉🏻 using alcohol to cope with anxiety and identity struggles

👉🏼 the turning point: a mental health diagnosis and seeking help

👉 chasing dreams in the entertainment industry

👉🏽 navigating career shifts and creating his business, Move Your Mind

👉 lessons learned on money, privilege, and mindset shifts

👉🏾 the reality of success in media and managing money

👉🏿 and balancing mental health while building a financial future

Nick's book, Move Your Mind: https://amzn.to/3zGoOrE

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In today's Q&A, Glen and financial adviser James Millard talk about:

👉🏿 how are capital gains taxed on investment bonds?

👉🏻 what part of the market cycle are we in? 

👉 changing mortgage brokers & clawbacks

👉🏼 tips to save money on aircon installation

👉🏽 pivoting from growth investing to dividend investing

📘 Insufficient Funds by James Millard: https://amzn.to/3Y7UTSP

📘 The Quick-Start Guide to Investing by Glen James & Nick Bradley: https://amzn.to/3XMSmMw

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